A PEACE deal to end the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be signed in Washington by mid-June, Rwanda’s foreign minister has revealed in comments to AFP. The proposed agreement comes after months of intensified fighting between…
MOSES Turahirwa, one of Rwanda’s most celebrated fashion designers, appeared before a Kigali court on Tuesday facing drug-related charges. But the 36-year-old, who uses they/she pronouns, told the court their arrest was politically motivated—alleging it followed a public online criticism…
RWANDA’S decision to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium over criticism of its involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is already having visible and unexpected consequences across several sectors. Kigali cut relations with its former colonial ruler in March after Belgium…
A RWANDAN man who had been living a quiet life as a beekeeper in the United States has been arrested for allegedly concealing his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, according to a report by the BBC. Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, was arrested on…
RWANDAN President Paul Kagame issued a fierce rebuke on Monday to countries imposing sanctions on his government over its alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking at the launch of commemorations marking the…
DELEGATES from across Africa and beyond have gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare facilities and harnessing technology to build effective, responsive healthcare workforce. The inaugural Advancing Medical Education in Africa Conference was held on…
RWANDA has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to suspend trade and business engagements, calling it a ‘shameful’ stance that will do little to resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The condemnation follows Canada’s announcement on Monday…
IN pursuing economic development and sustainability, Global South nations must overcome significant challenges while seizing opportunities in the digital age. Leaders must adopt robust decision-making models to drive economic growth and long-term prosperity. Historically, many countries in the Global South…
THE United Kingdom has paused some bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduced diplomatic sanctions, citing Kigali’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The British government announced the measures on Tuesday, stating they would remain in place…
RWANDA has dismissed recent criticism from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over its football sponsorship deals, calling it an attempt to destabilise regional peace. The response follows remarks from DRC’s foreign minister, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, who urged Arsenal, Bayern Munich,…
